Top Tourist Destinations in London
Posted by in Tourist Destination on October 14, 2011
London, England has always been a very popular tourist destination. In London, there are a wide range of exciting attractions and activities. However there are a few destinations that are the most popular. Below is a list of the top tourist destinations in London:
Buckingham Palace: Home of the Queen of England, Just about everyone who visits London visits Buckingham palace. A popular activity is standing outside the gates and watching the changing of the guards at 11.30 each day for free.
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament: The Houses of Parliament located on the banks of the Thames are an incredible sight to see. You can also view the famous clock, Big Ben.
London Eye: The London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It is the world’s highest observation wheel, with 32 capsules. When you experience the famous London Eye either by taking a day or night flight, you will enjoy awe-inspiring views of the city.
St Paul’s Cathedral: A famous landmark on the London skyline, this majestic cathedral with its world famous dome is definitely worth visiting when in London. It is a very popular tourist destination.
Madame Tussauds: At Madame Tussauds, you will view some of the world’s most famous faces in wax This includes Shakespeare, the Queen of England, and many others from the world of showbiz, politics, sports, politics and Royalty.
Tower of London: One of the world’s most famous buildings, when you visit the Tower on the banks of the Thames, you will see the world famous Crown jewels. You will experience its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison, and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo.
Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Sq & Covent Garden: Beginning at Oxford Circus, take a walk down the spectacular Regent Street and onto Piccadilly Circus. It is one of London’s most photographed areas. You can then continue on to Leicester Sq where there much world film premieres. Then continue to Covent Garden, which is home of buskers and street performers.
British Museum: The British Museum is world renowned and exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Exhibits include the Parthenon sculptures, Rosetta Stone, and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection.
National Gallery: Located at Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is an immense space that contains Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. You will find works by such masters as Constable, Van Gogh, da Vinci, Renoir, Botticelli, Titian and Stubbs. Read the rest of this entry »
Stylish and Durable Travel Gear: Travelpro Luggage
Posted by in Travel Gear on October 14, 2011
The aviation industry is one of the most important ones in the world today. While passengers travel, they need to carry their luggage with them and it is the responsibility of the airline to make sure that the luggage reaches the destination safely. However, these days, people want to carry their stuff in the best possible and the most stylish bags and suitcases. There are a number of factors one must keep in mind while buying travel gear. It should be of the appropriate size, should be stylish in looks, should be of good quality and must have wheels as that makes it easier to carry it from one place to another.
If you are working in Aviation industry and longing to buy the exclusively designed uniform and luggage then CrewGear is the right brand for you. This leading brand is serving the aviation sector with a unique range of apparel, crew supplies and a strong luggage range.
Furthermore, it should have enough pockets and compartments to keep all the things properly. Travelpro Luggage satisfies all these conditions and as a result, is one of the best luggage’s at present. Moreover, they have a huge and wide range of products. They give excellent quality and durable material in affordable prices.
Aviation Pilot Supplies are the tools of a pilot which assist him while flying. It is a necessity for the pilot to have these supplies in order to be proficient in his work.
These supplies include a Planner/Organizer, Pathfinder Flight Computer, Seven Ring Binder, Flip and Notebook Binder, Chart Wallet and the like. It might also include headset and headphones along with a leather flight case. A Pilot Log Book is also of supreme importance to a pilot and it is necessary for him to keep it as per the Civil Aviation Regulations.
The Pilot Log Book is a book with multiple pages which cannot be torn and the manual entries in the book must be made with permanent ink. It records the flight timings, take offs, landings, periodically and other such details of a pilot. So, it basically records the major flying achievements of a pilot. Therefore, it is a valuable personal document of the pilot. A pilot has to produce the log book if requested by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority at any time. However, carrying a personal logbook while on a flight is not mandatory for a pilot. Read the rest of this entry »
Travel Insurance – Understanding the Importance
Posted by in Travel Insurance on October 14, 2011
Be it for work or for pleasure, travelling can at times get risky and it is always wise to be prepared for unforeseen events. Like any other insurance policy, Travel Insurance covers all the risks that are related to the subject insured. Hence a travel insurance policy covers your entire journey from commencement to the end of the journey. Any such policy is valid from the time the insured starts his/her journey to the time the journey is complete or the time the contract expires or whichever is earlier.
Some of the best policies in the market allow you to extend the policy in case the stay is extended and the reasons for extension are beyond one’s control. Most of the policies automatically extend the tenure for 7-10 days in the event when there is a delay due to some strike or any other happening that is not in direct control and no other travel arrangements can be made. However during your stay abroad on payment of additional premium the policy can be extended as per the terms and conditions of the insurer.
Travel Insurance covers almost everything that can cause damage or loss to you while you are travelling during that insured period. It can include the following:
• Accidental injuries
• Third party liability
• Loss of baggage
In case of lost baggage however the claim is a certain percentage of the valuation of the baggage and not the whole amount. Mostly it is half of the value and valuables. Perishables and consumables are not valued under this provision.
Though Travel insurance covers medical expenses that you may incur in case of any accident or illness, it does not cover medical expenses in case one has gone for medical treatment. Travel Insurance only covers expenses that occur due to any sudden unforeseen incident during travel. Any illness or disease contracted during the travel would be settled subject to the insured possessing the required documents.
A travel policy can be issued for a specific trip (single trip) or for multi trips (for frequent fliers) where by single payment of premium, an umbrella of coverage is provided for various trips taken, subject to the maximum days of stay as per the policy conditions of each insurer. Also the age band and age restrictions differ from company to company. Each insurance company has their own set of defined guidelines to cover senior citizens travel insurance. Read the rest of this entry »